Prior Success

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Kanye WestWhile Kanye did drop out to focus on music, it wasn't exactly a shot in the dark. He had been successful already: had gotten work, and been paid, by record labels. When he left school, he had deals on the table from several sources. These fell through, which led to the telemarketing job discussed above. Still, there is a big difference between taking a flying leap into the unknown, and knowing you have what it takes to build on past successes. Things are much different when you turn a sideline into your main source of income, but having that foundation to build on is a strong asset to have on your side.

Lesson: There are no guarantees of success in life, but having done something on a small scale is a great indicator.